Somerset Elementary Academy serves 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Elementary Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Somerset Elementary Academy's student population of 39 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
39 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Somerset Elementary Academy is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
49%
33%
Black
31%
15%
White
20%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Somerset Elementary Academy often compared to?
Somerset Elementary Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Mount Prospect Elementary School, Liberty Corner School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Somerset Elementary Academy?
39 students attend Somerset Elementary Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Somerset Elementary Academy students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, and 20% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Elementary Academy?
Somerset Elementary Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Somerset Elementary Academy offer ?
Somerset Elementary Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Elementary Academy part of?
Somerset Elementary Academy is part of Somerset County Educational Services Commission School Distr School District.
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